Ingredients
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- 36 whole raw almonds
- 170 g (2 cups) unsweetened coconut shreds*
- 100 g whey protein powder (plain)
- 60-100 g vanilla casein or pea protein powder*
- 160 ml coconut cream, unsweetened
- 1/4 tsp coconut extract (optional)
- sweetener to taste
- pinch of salt
For the chocolate coating:
- 114 g sugar-free chocolate chips
- 10 g cocoa butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the unsweetened coconut shreds, plain whey protein powder, vanilla casein (or pea) protein powder, coconut cream and coconut extract. Stir until all the ingredients come together. Taste the mixture and add additional sweetener if needed.
- Divide the mixture evenly between the 12 molds. Top each bar with 3 almonds, pressing the almonds slightly down into the bar. Place the mold in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, add the cocoa butter. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until cocoa butter has fully melted. Add in the sugar-free chocolate chips and stir until all chocolate has melted.
- Carefully pour the chocolate over top of each bar. Place the bars in the fridge until firm.
Notes
*you can use unsweetened coconut flakes but you will need to place them in a food processor first to break them down into smaller pieces.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Chilling Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: High protein, low carb, sugar-free
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 10.6
